As our hunting season starts to unwind, I find myself looking for things to do to beat the Cabin Fever. If small game is in, I usually find myself trudging through the brush in quest of rabbits, grouse, and squirrels. A few weeks ago I had the chance to hunt in Bradford county PA for small game.
With the sounds of barking beagles, and my 12 gauge in hand, we headed into the brush. A fresh coating of snow, and a blue bird sky made for some great conditions. The first rabbit out for me was an easy 10 yard running shot. After that the rabbits were a little tuffer for us to hit. The rabbits caught on quick, and made some shifty moves on our 4 beagles. Minutes after I shot the rabbit, a grouse flew up, and I delivered a round of 8 shot into the air. A direct connect.
Untill it was all said and done we manged to bag 7 rabbits 1 grouse and 1 squirrel. I just so happened to shoot the grouse and squirrel, completing the Bradford county grandslam. One thing I will remember from this trip, was the friendships I made with the guys in camp. This was the first time, I had met the boys from Spring lake and look forward in returning real soon.
As an added bonus I did some ice fishing on spring lake. I was unsuccessful in catching a fish, but because of my Medalist I was able to keep warm on the ice. Indeed the Medalist base layers, kept my body temp regulated while doing all the walking during our small game hunt.
One of the highlights of the trip for me, was a visit from a near by Screech Owl. He sat on a branch outside the cabin giving me the chance to get some great photos, as well as video.
If you’re looking to beat cabin fever, I encourage you to go small game hunting, and if the ice is safe, try ice fishing. Remember to wear your Medalist, I feel like under the conditions, no other clothing will keep you warm, and dry like Medalist does.
www.innerloc.com/tv Corey Brossman
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